Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — D. Kwakman | 1-0 | |
| 22' | Go Ahead Eagles | Goal — V. Edvardsen | 1-1 | |
| 35' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — R. Daal (assist: D. Kwakman) | 2-1 | |
| 46' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — E. Flataker on, S. I. Sigurdarson off | 2-1 | |
| 49' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — L. Schouten (assist: M. Chavez Garcia) | 3-1 | |
| 59' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — A. Sampsted on, E. Waayers off | 3-1 | |
| 59' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — V. Edvardsen on, R. Margaret off | 3-1 | |
| 64' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — D. Kwakman on, J. Clasie off | 3-1 | |
| 64' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Weslley Patati on, C. Stengs off | 3-1 | |
| 68' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — M. Chavez Garcia | 4-1 | |
| 69' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — S. Tengstedt on, T. Baeten off | 4-1 | |
| 77' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — E. Dijkstra on, S. Maikuma off | 4-1 | |
| 77' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — K. Smit on, A. Oufkir off | 4-1 | |
| 77' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — D. James on, O. Sivertsen off | 4-1 | |
| 83' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — M. Chavez Garcia on, M. de Wit off | 4-1 | |
| 86' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — R. Daal (assist: C. Stengs) | 5-1 | |
| 90' | Go Ahead Eagles | Goal — M. Suray | 5-2 |
AZ Alkmaar put on a real show at AFAS Stadion on Saturday, 29 August 2026, brushing aside Go Ahead Eagles 5-2 in a game that was actually tighter than the scoreline suggests for long spells. The hosts led 2-1 at the break after a scrappy, end-to-end first half, but they turned the screw after the interval and pulled clear with three more goals. Go Ahead had their moments and never stopped competing, but they just couldn't live with AZ's cutting edge in front of goal. Ro-Zangelo Daal was the man who made the difference, picking up the Man of the Match award with a rating of 10/10 after a performance that had a hand in nearly everything good AZ did going forward. Twenty shots to nine tells you how much AZ dominated territory, and eight corners to four backs that up. For Go Ahead Eagles, there's plenty to work on before the next round of fixtures. AZ, meanwhile, will take a lot of confidence from a result like this early in the season.
The Matchup
AZ Alkmaar 5-2 Go Ahead Eagles was the final score at AFAS Stadion, in a game where AZ Alkmaar did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. AZ Alkmaar also had the better share of the ball, holding 52% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 20 attempts from AZ Alkmaar against 9 from Go Ahead Eagles over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for AZ Alkmaar, and Go Ahead Eagles pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles Lineups
Looking Ahead
AZ Alkmaar does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Cambuur, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar going to play at 18 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
Go Ahead Eagles, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at PEC Zwolle, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: PEC Zwolle vs Go Ahead Eagles going to play at 18 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.